Senior Government Civil Litigator

Travis County

Austin (TX)

Hybrid

USD 99,000 - 114,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Travis County's County Attorney's Office is seeking attorneys to practice civil law in a hybrid work environment in Austin, Texas. The role emphasizes plaintiff-side client counseling and civil litigation, including public information act litigation, eminent domain, breach of contract, and civil enforcement.

Positions require a JD/LL.B and 6–10 years of licensed attorney experience. Responsibilities include prelitigation counseling, court appearances at all levels, drafting memos and motions,

Qualifications

Attorney V: JD/LL.B. and 6 years licensed attorney work experience.
Attorney VI: JD/LL.B. and 8 years licensed attorney work experience.
Attorney VII: JD/LL.B. and 10 years licensed attorney work experience.

Responsibilities

Provides prelitigation counseling and resolves issues through negotiation, mediation, and/or trial.
Appears in court at all levels for motions practice, trials, and administrative hearings.
Drafts legal memoranda, briefs, motions, orders, and other legal documents.
Oversees the creation and issuance of legal documents, including motions, orders, briefs, and other related documents.
Attends Commissioners Court meetings to advise clients in executive session.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analyzing facts and precedents

Verbal and written communication

Education

6 years experience

8 years experience

10 years experience

Job description

Positions require a JD/LL.B and 6–10 years of licensed attorney experience. Responsibilities include prelitigation counseling, court appearances at all levels, drafting memos and motions,

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